Higher Fines for Water Pollution: Clean Water Justice Act
This act significantly increases financial penalties for water pollution, aiming to better protect aquatic environments. Citizens may experience positive effects through cleaner rivers and lakes, while businesses will need to be more careful with their operations to avoid high fines.
Key points
Maximum fines for water pollution will increase from $5,000 to $25,000, from $50,000 to $250,000, and from $100,000 to $500,000.
Penalties will be adjusted annually for inflation, meaning their real value will not decrease over time.
The changes aim to deter illegal discharge of pollutants, contributing to improved water quality nationwide.
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